Prepress Graphics Technician for Flexo & Digital Printing

Fortis Solutions Group; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday pay

401k with company match

Job summary

Fortis Solutions Group is seeking a detail-oriented Prepress-Graphics Technician in the Merced area to assemble and revise graphics for flexographic, pouch, and stick pack packaging. You will verify printability, create proofs, and coordinate revisions with customer service to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.

The role requires proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Esko workflows, and MS Office. Responsibilities include color management, imposition, plate making, and match-prints, with a focus

Qualifications

• HS or GED required; Associate degree in graphic design or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.
• Understanding of flexographic printing requirements such as imposition, distortion, and trapping of files.

Responsibilities

• Assemble graphics and text for proofs and plating using design software according to customer specifications.
• Prepare final files for printing following flexographic or digital printing workflows and assist troubleshooting quality issues.
• Proof and review completed work for color accuracy, typography, and design per customer specifications; ensure content matches supplied files.
• Collaborate with customer service or sales on graphic questions or concerns to meet deadlines.
• Participate in new projects and meetings; may create graphics from scratch and cross-train in plate making and plate library management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organized and multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Education

HS/GED or equivalent

Associate degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Esko workflows

Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Fortis Solutions Group is seeking a detail-oriented Prepress-Graphics Technician in the Merced area to assemble and revise graphics for flexographic, pouch, and stick pack packaging. You will verify printability, create proofs, and coordinate revisions with customer service to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.

The role requires proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Esko workflows, and MS Office. Responsibilities include color management, imposition, plate making, and match-prints, with a focus